My goal is to build relationships in our community. We are about more than just performing a legal task and collecting payment. Whether we are providing full-service representation or limited scope services, we make the process run smooth, establishing trust and respect with all parties we involved. We assist with everything from Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases, Immigration, Wills, and Family Law issues to Real Estate, Personal Injury and Criminal cases. We will sit down our clients and discuss the issues and help them decide if they want to move forward with a legal action. If, for...

Debra Jensen has been selected five times to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers’ list, is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a Lifetime Charter member in Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America, and a Senior Partner and Galfand Berger’s Managing Partner and a Senior Partner and Galfand Berger’s Managing Partner. As a Senior Partner at Galfand Berger, Debra contributes to the firm’s core values and mission. And when her fellow partners unanimously elected her as Managing Partner in 1999, Debra became one of three women who were the top managing attorneys at Philadelphia law firms. Debra has a...

Michael Malvey is a Senior Partner at Galfand Berger. Since joining the firm in 2002, Michael has handled a wide variety of cases within the personal injury department, including automobile accidents, premises liability cases, construction site accidents, products liability matters, and medical malpractice cases. He has been a member of the team of Galfand Berger lawyers who have obtained over $75 million dollars in settlements and judgments and attained some of the largest, multi-million dollar client recoveries in Pennsylvania. Michael also proudly represents members of the Latino and Hispanic communities throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Michael currently is...

Levi S. Wolf is Certified as a specialist in the practice of workers' compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Section on Workers' Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Mr. Wolf was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and educated in the Pottstown elementary schools through sixth grade. He graduated from The Hill School in 1989, earning membership in the Cum Laude Honor Society. Mr. Wolf began his undergraduate studies in the University of Pittsburgh College of Engineering, where he was an Engineering Honors Scholar. He then transferred to the University of Pittsburgh College of Arts and...

Mr. Hamilton works to protect the rights of people who have been injured as a result of automobile accidents, defective products, unsafe equipment and machinery, work place and construction accidents, workers’ compensation claims, medical malpractice and any other serious personal injuries or accidents.

Peter Patton is a Senior Partner in the law firm of Galfand Berger. With decades of trial experience, Peter has won some of Galfand Berger’s largest jury verdicts. His trial experience across Pennsylvania has helped achieve multi-million settlements in products liability and construction accident cases. Although Peter has a busy trial practice, he strives to provide personal attention to each of his clients. Peter received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Harvard College and a Juris Doctor from University of California, Berkeley, where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award for Professional Responsibility. After graduating, Peter served as Staff...

Mrs. Doleva-Lecher is a long time resident of Pennsylvania, and has practiced law in central PA the majority of her professional career. She has established a reputation for being a fair, honest and strong attorney. Mrs. Doleva-Lecher has resided in Berks County the majority of her life and is a 1993 graduate of Wyomissing Area High School. Mrs. Doleva-Lecher attended the University of Pittsburgh where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree (major in Political Science and dual minors in Psychology and English Literature) in 1997. During her time at the University of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Doleva-Lecher was a...

Julie Marburger focuses her practice in the area of Family Law, specifically Divorce, Custody and Support. She graduated from the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina with a double Bachelor of Arts in Historic Preservation & Community Planning, as well as Art History. She then proceeded to graduate school at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, where she obtained a Masters of Historic Preservation and participated in the Pi Kappa Sigma Honors Fraternity. Ms. Marburger attended law school at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, where she received the Dean’s Award, graduated a semester early and was in the...

Charles D. Garner, Jr. was born on April 26, 1961. He graduated from Pottstown High School in 1979. Mr. Garner has been a lifelong resident of the Pottstown area. Mr. Garner graduated Cum Laude from Ursinus College in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts. He received his Juris Doctor from Dickinson School of Law in 1983. He joined Reynier, Crocker, Allebach & Reber as an associate in 1986. He was promoted to partner in 1992 and remained at the firm until 1998. In 1998, he joined Paul Bauer to form Garner & Bauer. Mr. Garner developed...

Anne has been a practicing attorney since 2007. She began her work by clerking for the now President Judge of the Lancaster Court of Common Please, the Honorable Dennis Reinaker. Anne then pursued her legal career helping indiviudals who are unable to afford attorney on their own as a trial attorney in the Lancaster County Public Defenders Office. Anne along with her Husband became partners at Bentley, Gibson, Kopecki, Smith, P.C. where she practices Family Law cases, including Divorce and Child Custody as well as handling DUI and other Criminal Law matters.

My diverse background provides me with a unique perspective and approach to client issues. I have experience as a Law Enforcement Officer, Police Detective, and also as a Magisterial District Judge. I spent more than 12 years in the Utility Construction Industry as well in Labor, Safety and Claims. No matter what the legal issue, I am dedicated to making an analytical inquiry into the facts and helping clients to get the legal services or guidance they need.

Jessica Grater focuses her practice on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Social Security Disability, and Litigation. Born in Pottstown and raised in Bechtelsville, Jessica has very strong local ties. She graduated from Boyertown Area Senior High School in 1993, and went on to earn her Bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating magna cume laude. In 2007, she earned her Juris Doctor degree from Widener University School of Law, where she graduated in the top one-third of her class and earned a Certificate of Achievement in Constitutional Law-Seminar. During her college and law school careers, she acquired several years...

Matthew M. Setley, Esq. joined the firm that would become Georgeadis||Setley in 2010. He focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, corporate law, municipal law, employment law, and family law. Mr. Setley has experience representing businesses and individuals in connection with a wide range of matters in Pennsylvania’s state and federal courts. Mr. Setley is a Berks County native and a graduate of Wilson High School in West Lawn. Mr. Setley is currently a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, and the Berks County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice before the U.S....

Bruce L. Baldwin was born June 6, 1959 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Souderton Area High School in 1977. Mr. Baldwin attended West Chester University, graduating in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Summa Cum Laude. Following his undergraduate work, Mr. Baldwin studied at Villanova University School of Law, where he was active in the Moot Court Board, and earned his Juris Doctor in 1984. Mr. Baldwin began his practice of law in Collegeville before coming to Pottstown in 1987, where he has practiced law with firm founder Jack Wolf ever since. Mr. Baldwin...

Andrea E. Mertz is an attorney with Polyak Law Office, P.C. Ms. Mertz's practice focuses on defending vigorously the rights of the criminally accused. She has significant experience in representing individuals at the pretrial and trial levels of adjudication. She has a background of helping individuals overcome significant challenges in their lives. Ms. Mertz received her Juris Doctor from American University in Washington, D.C. in 1996, and her Bachelors of Arts from Purdue University. She is a member of the state bars of Pennsylvania and Maryland and the United States District Court for Eastern District of...

I have been representing individuals, families, and small businesses since I graduated from law school in 1975. I believe that most people get confused by the legal system especially with insurance questions-- the system turns them around, nobody explains anything, and that turns them off. I want them to know their rights--that's why we're called The Know Your Rights People. Access to justice is why I offer free consultations, and take death and injury cases on a contingent fee--which means I don't get paid until I...

Have you been accused of a crime in Reading? Are you considering the option of filing for bankruptcy? Do you need help in a family law case? You should contact Attorney Curtis Barnes and his team to learn how he could help you. Curtis is a graduate of the Florida State University in Tallahassee where he studied Criminology. As a student, he worked at the Florida State Attorney General’s Office where he was able to gain experience in investigating criminal offenses. He then went on to attend the Delaware Law School of Widener University where he graduated with his law...

As a Berks County native, Daniel Emkey understands its citizens and truly cares for their well-being. He believes strongly in the legal system and pursued his career in defending the people’s rights. Daniel earned his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law where he was a member of the Harrisburg Civil Law Clinic and participated in the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program. He went on to work at the Berks County District Attorney’s office as the Assistant District attorney. His time as a prosecutor gave Daniel special insight that he uses to help his current clients. He now heads his...

Rick is recognized by his adversaries and opponents as an extremely skilled trial attorney who zealously represents his clients’ rights. Rick has been responsible for achieving some of the largest recoveries and verdicts in Galfand Berger’s history. Rick is a Senior Partner having been with Galfand Berger since 1984. Rick has received an “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating an attorney can receive. Rick is co-founder and was past President of Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to children.

Jack F. Wolf, founder and majority shareholder of the firm, was born April 16, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Pottstown in 1948, and he has lived here since that time. He was educated in the Pottstown schools through tenth grade and graduated from The Hill School in 1963. Mr. Wolf attended Albright College, graduating in 1967 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Following college, he studied for one year at the Dickinson School of Law, before entering the United States Navy. Mr. Wolf was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in 1971 and received an...

Daniel E. McCabe is Certified as a specialist in the practice of workers' compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Section on Workers' Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Mr. McCabe was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and educated in West Chester until he completed college. He attended West Chester East High School and graduated in 1991. Mr. McCabe attended West Chester University, as a Speech Communications major and a Political Science minor. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in speech communications in 1995. Following his undergraduate work, he attended Villanova...

Andrew J. Monastra was born April 28, 1960 in Havertown, PA. He graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School in 1978. Mr. Monastra attended Villanova University and received a bachelors degree in Business in 1982. He continued his education at Drexel University, earning a Masters in Business in 1982. He worked in the aerospace industry while attending Widener University School of Law, and received his Juris Doctor in 1991. Mr. Monastra began his career with Wolf & Assocates (which became Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. in 1999) before starting his own practice...

Gary Brod, a nationally recognized and award winning attorney has been a relentless champion for the rights of injured victims for over 30 years. He has an established reputation for consistently achieving maximum results for all levels of injury including those seriously and catastrophically injured through the fault of individuals and business organizations. His highly trained and compassionate staff is truly unique in the legal profession, most having experienced serious injury or trauma themselves or suffered through the the loss of a loved one. Some have been with us for 15 to 20 years and are experts at dealing with...

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